Makar’s Mega Deal & Avalanche’s Cap Crunch | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar just signed the richest deal in NHL history — an 11-year, $163 million contract — cementing his status as the league’s top defenseman. But with his payday comes a brutal cap crunch for Colorado, now sitting at $100M and staring down a narrow $3M cushion next year. With Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas already gobbling up $43M of that space, the Avalanche face a tough reality: their championship window may be closing faster than expected. They’ve locked in elite talent for the long haul, but building around him without sacrificing depth or flexibility could prove impossible — and the pressure to win now is mounting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/joe-sakic-remain-avalanche-gm-185519541.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2de8a7ef91f4f9f6 Report issues to [email protected].